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Only 35% of London renters are aware of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force on May 1. Lack of awareness may hinder enforcement of protections against unfair landlord practices.more

Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community organisation, parked outside the synagogue in Golders Green in north London, were set on fire last night, police said today. The incident is being treated as an anti-Semitic hate crime.more

The Natural History Museum was the UK's most popular tourist attraction in 2025, breaking the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year. More than 7.1 million visitors visited the museum in South Kensington, London, over 12 months, a 13% increase on 2024, helping it top the annual chart for the first time.more

British Airways has announced the launch of direct flights to Melbourne from London Heathrow. The new daily service will operate between Britain’s busiest airport and the Australian city from January 9 next year. more

At 10pm tonight, one of the main roads into central London will close for an entire month. Drivers are being warned of gridlock around large parts of the city as a result of major engineering works on the A40. The route is being closed between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover to allow for the works to go ahead.more

Angelina Joanna Gerasik - a London-based law student at West London University and mother of two - has not rested on her laurels and continues her campaign calling for a change in the law regarding public transport workers.more

Transport for London is trialling 10 radar-based speed cameras as part of a fresh crackdown on dangerous driving in the capital. Over the next few weeks the cutting-edge technology will be installed in Haringey, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Croydon, Hammersmith and Fulham, Brent, Hackney, Ealing and Sutton.more

Tube strikes due later this month have been called off following talks with London Underground management. The dispute - over the imposition of a condensed hours four-day week - is not resolved but negotiations between the Underground management and the RMT union are planned in the near future. All other strike dates from April onwards remain in place.more

Tucked beneath the soaring spire of Christ Church, squeezed between Commercial Street's McLaren-clad scaffolding and Brick Lane's thriving curry houses, sits a London thoroughfare where the clock seems to have stopped - Fournier Street in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets.more

It's nearly spring and Time Out magazine has once again set tongues wagging with the publication of its latest countdown of the world's 50 best cities - a watershed moment in leisure and tourism journalism that inevitably leads to a flurry of features about far-flung holiday destinations to enjoy in summer.more

London is set to bask in three days of glorious sunshine this week as temperatures hover near 20C on one particular day... making London an even hotter suntrap than Ibiza.more

Owners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars. Proposals to clamp down on the biggest vehicles could come later this year, with Transport for London (TfL) also poised to increase 20mph zones and cut the speed limits on its fastest roads from 50mph to 40mph.more

The number of children living in the capital has been declining at a faster rate than anywhere else in the UK since the early 2010s, according to the London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee.more

If you are a Hackney local or somebody who wanted to visit Hyde Park or Piccadilly Circus, then the sight of these iconic red buses will be like a trip down memory lane. If you regularly caught the number 38 then you are in for a treat this weekend—the old-school Routemaster that were a common sight on London streets will be taking back to the road for one day only.more

Union bosses have confirmed when there will be little to no service on seven London bus due to strikes. More than 300 "Exhausted" drivers have voted to walk out from the Bow bus garage for four days amid a dispute about fatigue.more

The government has approved a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday, saying it is "necessary to prevent serious public disorder". Organisers of the annual Al Quds Day march insist it is a peaceful, pro-Palestinian event, but the march has previously been criticised for representing the views of the Iranian regime.more

Six days of Tube strikes have been announced by the RMT union. Train drivers belonging to the union will walk out on two days in March, two days in April and two days in May. The first strike is due to start in a fortnight, at midday on Tuesday March 24. more

London is in a difficult spot at the moment - it's one of the safest cities in the world and still has profound cultural significance, both within Britain and across the world. It's one of the biggest tourist cities in the world and is a major financial centre.more

Tube passengers could have to wait another year for the already delayed launch of a new fleet of Piccadilly line trains. The first of the 94 new trains – the first deep-level trains on the London Underground to be walk-through and air conditioned – was originally due to enter service by December 2025.more

Since May 2022, Westminster City Council has substantially increased fines for idling engines, issuing £110 penalties. Previously, fines were rare despite numerous reports.more

Blackfriars station boasts a fascinating history stretching back to its opening in 1864 on the southern bank of the Thames. Since that time, it's relocated to the opposite side of the river, experienced multiple name changes, swapped bridges, and witnessed continuous modifications to its railway services.more

Trust for London analysis shows 4 in 10 Londoners lack minimum income for dignified living. The situation worsened over the last decade mainly due to shortage of social housing.more

Safety measures on the Elizabeth line to stop passengers being trapped and dragged by trains were not effective at a west London station, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).more

Refurbished toilets that have opened in Piccadilly Circus Tube station have been described as “London’s newest tourist attraction”. The loos – which will cost 80p to use - feature a mural by London-based artist James Lambert that aims to captures the character and cultural heritage of Piccadilly Circus.more

Wanstead Park in London will be abundant with blooming bluebells in the coming weeks. The location is easily accessible by public transport, with additional recreational areas nearby.more